TOLEDO, Ohio – Toledo will look to make its third straight MAC win when it hosts Kent State at the Glass Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 15 (3:30 p.m. ET/ESPN+).

The Rockets (4-2, 2-0 MAC) are all alone in first place of the MAC West Division following their 52-32 victory at Northern Illinois on Oct. 8.

Sophomore cornerback Quinyon Mitchell grabbed four interceptions, returning two for touchdowns, to lead Toledo to a decisive 52-32 victory over the Huskies. Mitchell returned two of his three first-half interceptions for touchdowns as Toledo bolted out to a 35-7 lead at the break. The four interceptions were the first four of Mitchell's career, tied the school record set back in 1950, and was the first time a Rocket had two pick sixes in one game.

In addition to Mitchell's heroics, Toledo had a dominating performance on offense. Sophomore quarterback Dequan Finn completed 13-of-19 passes for 167 yards and three touchdowns. Sophomore Jerjuan Newton led the receiving corps with five catches for 89 yards and a career-best two touchdowns. Sophomore Jacquez Stuart rushed for 73 yards and one score on 11 attempts.

Kent State (2-4, 1-1 MAC) is coming off a 27-24 loss at Miami last week. The Golden Flashes, picked to finish second in the MAC East Division, beat Ohio, 31-24, at home on Oct. 1. They lead the MAC in rushing (200.7) and rank second in total offense (437.2).Tthe KSU offense is led by junior quarterback Collin Schlee (second in MAC in QB efficiency) and junior running back Marquez Cooper (542 yards, six TDs).

Toledo vs. Kent State
Saturday, Oct. 15 - 3:30 p.m.
The Glass Bowl

• TEAM RECORDS: 
    Toledo (4-2, 2-0 MAC)
    Kent State (2-4, 1-1 MAC)

• SERIES RECORD: Toledo leads, 27-21. The Rockets won the last meeting in 2019 at the Glass Bowl, 35-33. 

• THE COACHES: 
    Jason Candle, 49-29 (7th year) at Toledo, same overall. 2-0 vs. Kent State
    Sean Lewis, 21-28 (5th year) at KSU same overall. 0-2 vs. Toledo.

• TV/STREAMING: ESPN+
    Play by Play: Michael Reghi
    Analyst: Jerod Cherry

• ROCKET RADIO NETWORK: Pregame begins at 2:00 p.m.
   Play by Play: Brent Balbinot
    Analyst: Jack Mewhort
    Sidelines: Mike Robinson

• WEB-AUDIO: Listen here for free live audio streaming of the UT Rocket Radio Network broadcast on UTRockets.com. 

• TWITTER: 
    @ToledoFB: Regular updates on UT Football, live updates on Game Day.

• TICKETS: 
   Online at UTRockets.com/tix, by phone at 419-530-GOLD (4653) or at the Rocket Ticket Office in Savage Arena. Click below for tickets to Toledo's remaining home games.
   Oct. 15 vs. Kent State
   Nov. 8 vs. Ball State
   Nov. 15 vs. Bowling Green

Rocket Blasts
    • Toledo's defense ranks second in the MAC in in points allowed (25.5) and total defense (353.2). The Rockets lead the MAC in passing yards allowed (199.8) and defensive passing efficiency (121.3).
    • Toledo's offense ranks first in the MAC in scoring (36.2), second in rushing (187.7) and sixth in total offense (387.8).
    • Toledo leads the series with Kent State, 27-21. The Rockets have won the last five meetings, most recently a 35-33 victory at the Glass Bowl in 2019. 
    • Sophomore cornerback Quinyon Mitchell was named the Walter Camp Football Bowl Subdivision National Defensive Player of the Week following his four-interception performance at Northern Illinois.
    • Sophomore quarterback Dequan Finn has completed 60.4 percent of his passes for 1134 yards and 11 TDs. He ranks third in the MAC in passing efficiency (141.9). He is also the Rockets' leading rusher with 368 yards and five scores.
    • Sophomore wide receiver DeMeer Blankumsee leads the team with 29 receptions, which ranks eighth in the MAC.
    • Sophomore running back Jacquez Stuart has rushed for 122 and 73 yards in his last two games, giving him 350 yards for the season. He is second in the MAC in yards per rush (5.9), trailing only Finn (6.5).
    • Toledo's victory at NIU was the 49th of Jason Candle's career as head coach, moving him into fourth place on Toledo's all-time list ahead of Frank Lauterbur (48 wins from 1963-70). 
    • The Rockets will introduce the 2022 Varsity T Hall of Fame class at halftime.
    • The Cartwright and FAR awards will be presented to UT during the first quarter of the game by MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher.

  

Weekly Press Conference with Head Coach Jason Candle.